Colorado lawmakers could add buffalo, also known as bison, to a long list of wildlife that have been restored to their natural habitat across the Centennial State. Senate Bill 25-053 would classify wild roaming buffalo as wildlife, to be managed by Colorado Parks and[...]
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North Dakota Selects Three Aquifers for Recharge Study
North Dakota’s water future depends on smart planning, and state officials are taking a proactive approach. After a comprehensive study on Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR), the Department of Water Resources has identified three key aquifers for further analysis. These underground reserves—vital for[...]
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Beekeepers say catastrophic honeybee losses are cause for alarm
The honeybee crisis has taken a devastating turn. Beekeepers across the country are reporting staggering losses—millions of colonies gone in just months. While bee die-offs aren’t new, this year’s numbers are unprecedented, with some losing nearly all their hives. The fallout is[...]
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15 years in the making, MN could set nitrate standards for lakes
Minnesota is giving its water quality standards a fresh look. With public input in their hands, officials are under pressure to add language about nitrate levels, a move some said is long overdue. Nitrate pollution is often tied to farm runoff containing[...]
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Keep North Dakota Clean Contest Inspires Youth to Take Action Through Art and Media
North Dakota students have a chance to turn creativity into action with the 57th annual Keep North Dakota Clean (KNDC) contest. Open to PreK-8 students and those with special abilities, the contest challenges participants to create artwork promoting environmental stewardship, with winning[...]
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Microplastic pollution found “pervasive” in Antarctic snow
Recent research highlights the troubling discovery of high levels of microplastics in Antarctic snow, challenging the notion that even the planet’s most remote regions are spared from plastic pollution. A new study published in _Science of the Total Environment_ shows concentrations reaching[...]
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Microplastics found in human brains in high levels
New research has confirmed what many feared—plastic isn’t just in our environment, it’s in our brains. A study published in _Nature Medicine_ found nanoplastics in every human brain sample analyzed, with concentrations rising over time. Brains from dementia patients contained significantly more[...]
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Watch: 2024 Game and Fish Violation Trends
In this week’s NDO News, learn about the game and fish violations seen across the state in 2024. Watch below. [...]Read More... from Watch: 2024 Game and Fish Violation Trends
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CWD detected in Clay County, MN
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reported new cases of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in two locations: Hawley in Clay County and Greenfield in Hennepin County. Both infected deer were bucks harvested during the firearm season. Wildlife health supervisor Erik Hildebrand[...]
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The Most Active Volcano in The Northeast Pacific Is Preparing to Erupt
Axial Seamount, a restless giant beneath the Pacific, is swelling again—its molten heart pushing the seafloor upward, hinting at an eruption before 2025 ends. Scientists have watched this underwater volcano off Oregon’s coast for decades, tracking patterns of inflation and surging earthquakes.[...]
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The science of the “X-ray vision” that reveals the magma beneath Yellowstone
Understanding the mysteries beneath Yellowstone is akin to piecing together a complex puzzle. In thisCaldera Chronicles column, Scott K. Johnson from the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory delves into the techniques scientists use to map the magma reservoirs below the surface. By employing methods[...]
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Pipeline Leak in Divide County Results in Water Spill
BISMARCK, N.D. – A pipeline leak reported by Continental Resources, Inc. on Jan. 27 has resulted in a spill of produced water in Divide County, according to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ). The incident occurred roughly eight miles north[...]
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River Weir on Michigan State Campus Faces Possible Removal
Michigan is taking steps to remove aging dams and weirs, which have outlived their usefulness in managing water flow. The state’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is shifting its focus toward dam removal as a means of revitalizing aquatic habitats. With $1.8[...]
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Outdoors Notebook: Manitoba to ban live baitfish, leeches beginning in April 2027
If you visit a fish camp in Manitoba, changes are coming. Starting in 2027, the province will ban the use of baitfish and leeches to protect its waters from invasive species and fish diseases. While the move is part of a broader[...]
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Bill seeks to create a working group to guide wild horse management at Theodore Roosevelt National Park
North Dakota lawmakers are advancing a bill to form an advisory group focused on managing the wild horse herd at Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The group, comprising 10 members including legislators and various stakeholders, aims to address issues like birth control measures[...]
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Watch: Midwinter Waterfowl Survey 2025
For nearly a century, biologists across North America have braved midwinter chill to track migrating waterfowl. In North Dakota, this long-running survey provides a snapshot of wintering geese and ducks, revealing how weather, habitat, and migration patterns shape their numbers. This year,[...]